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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.20, 860.82 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.20, 860.82 and 249.32 is: 373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.20 : 860.82 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.20/860.82 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.20x = 860.82 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.20x = 214,620.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,620.86/574.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.77

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